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On this episode Vanessa is sharing her 3 favorite features of the JUKI LB5020 sewing machine. It’s back in stock today while supplies last and they are already going quickly. Order yours today before it’s too late!

This is the best bang for your buck sewing machine and the one Vanessa continues to recommend even after 5+ years using hers almost daily! It’s perfect for beginners and experienced sewists alike. Use it as your main sewing machine or as a backup, class/retreat sewing machine because it is lightweight enough to travel with but still allows you ...

On this episode Vanessa gives an update on the projects she’s been working on! Cranking out socks on a circular sock knitting machine, making wallets with student in the Mystery Mini Bag Club and what’s coming up next with garment sewing!

• Join the my Mystery Mini Bag Club #1: https://craftygemini.com/shop/mystery-mini-bag-club1/

• The Crafty Gemini Curvy ruler is back in stock here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/curvyruler/

• Our 5” x 10” ruler is back in stock here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/

• Curve Runner- Crafty Gemini Edition Rolling Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/curverunner/

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On this episode Vanessa gives a sewing machine overview of the JUKI HZL LB5020 and talks all about why this is still the sewing machine she recommends for everybody! Whether you are a beginner or a experienced sewist this machine is great for so many reasons! It’s a little workhorse that’s not just a one or two trick pony! Tune in and learn all about why Vanessa loves it so much that she uses it almost every single day.

If you are in the market for a new sewing machine you don’t want to miss this episode ...

On this episode Vanessa looks at 3 different Jalie sewing patterns to determine which one she wants to teach next. If you are looking for a new garment sewing course to sign up for and want to have a say in the pattern, join us! She will review the different sizes, views of each and consider what fabrics may work well for each pattern. Let’s chat all about sewing clothes today!

• Snap Travel Wallet Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/snap-travel-wallet-video-course/

• Jalie Elle pattern: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4015-elle-reversible-top/

• Jalie Sylvie pattern: https://jalie.com/products/4129-sylvie-knit-shorts-and-wide-leg-pants-sewing-pattern?_pos=1&_sid ...

On this episode Vanessa shares her experience using Palette Scout color theory cards to curate a new fabric bundle for you!

She shares tips on how to use the cards to choose fabrics for your next sewing/quilting project. An affordable and fun tool for any creatives that work with color!

• Order the Golden Orchard Fabric Bundle here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/golden-orchard-fabric-bundle/

• Order the Midnight Bloom Fabric Bundle: https://craftygemini.com/shop/midnight-bloom-fabric-bundle/

• Order Palette Scout deck here (affiliate link): https://collabs.shop/wynxdv

• Stash & Go Mini Tote Video Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/stash-go-mini-tote-video-course/

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On this episode Vanessa shares her experience with the Palette Scout color theory cards by Zollie Makes.

She shares tips on how to use the cards to choose fabrics for your next sewing/quilting project. An affordable and fun tool for any creatives that work with color!

• Order Palette Scout deck here (affiliate link): https://collabs.shop/wynxdv

• NEW Mystery Mini Bag Club #1: https://craftygemini.com/shop/mystery-mini-bag-club1/

• Join our email list: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

Other products, projects, and useful links:

• Mini Ironing Board- DIY Video Tutorial: https://craftygemini.com/2013/06/mini-ironing-board-diy-video-tutorial.html

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On this episode Vanessa announces her NEW Mystery Mini Bag Club #1. You’ll get 6 small bag/pouch project courses delivered to you once per month for the next 6 months!

If you have lost your sew-jo or are looking for a way to get back to sewing this is the club for you! We will make beginner friendly mini bag projects together for the next six months. Join today and save BIG!

• Join the NEW Mystery Mini Bag Club #1: https://craftygemini.com/shop/mystery-mini-bag-club1/

• Join our email list: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

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On this episode Vanessa will teach you how to use the Crafty Gemini 5” x 10” Ruler to make a quick and easy Disappearing 4-Patch Quilt Block variation. You don’t even need to use precut squares. You’ll learn how to make the blocks from your own yardage strips. Just grab one light fabric and a dark one and tune in for the tutorial! This is a great beginner friendly quilt block that you can make!

• Crafty Gemini 5” x 10” Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/

• Join the Sew Together Bag course here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-by-sew-demented-video-course ...

Welcome to WIP Wednesday! On this episode Vanessa will teach you how to make a stretchy pencil pouch for your notebooks and planners. This is a great scrap busting beginner friendly project that makes a fab little gift!

This pouch is made by adding fold over elastic to the Pencil Pod Pouch in this tutorial: https://youtu.be/GhD6Zp51Wng?si=HKvJbNfQsqKwwlUW

• Joya Drawstring Bag Video Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/joya-drawstring-bag-pdf-video-course/

• Everyday Tote Bag Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/everydaytote/

• Join the Sew Together Bag course here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-by-sew-demented-video-course/

• Get the hard copy pattern here: https://craftygemini ...

On this episode Vanessa will teach you how to make a super easy beginner friendly pouch with a simple elastic loop & button closure. This is the perfect project to teach a beginner how to sew and it’s a great fabric scrap buster! If you need a little project to store some Valentine’s Day treats this week this is the perfect pouch.

• Everyday Tote Bag Course- Flash Sale: https://craftygemini.com/shop/everydaytote/

• Join the February Sew-Along for the Sew Together Bag Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-by-sew-demented-video-course/

• Get the hard copy pattern here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-sewing-pattern-by-sew-demented ...

This month we are working on the Sew Together Bag by Sew Demented. This super popular pattern has been around for years but a lot of sewists still struggle to make it. So, in true Crafty Gemini fashion I created a step-by-step video course to walk you through every single step to ensure you make it with successful results! I got you!

On this episode tune in to learn more about this project, the supplies and interfacing you’ll need and see if you want to join in on the sewing fun this month!

• Sew Together Bag course: https://craftygemini ...

In this episode Vanessa will share her favorite beginner sewing project to get you comfortable feeding fabric through the serger and stitching both curved and right angle corners.

Grab a bundle of designer quality cotton flannel fabric here in shop and give these eco-friendly fabric un-paper towels a try with your serger! Make them in any size as washable towels to wipe down counter tops, makeup removing mini towels, etc. They make great gifts too!

• Enter giveaway for a copy of “Pocket Guide to Sergers” here: https://bit.ly/3D8tEiW

• Order Flannel Fabric bundles: https://craftygemini.com/shop/cotton-flannel-fabric-bundle/

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In this episode I’m sharing the progress I’ve made on my next Charlie Bomber Jacket and unboxing the NEW Stripology Quilting Case!

Don’t forget that this month’s Sew Along is for the Jalie Charlie Bomber Jacket! It’s not too late to join and learn to make this jacket in 27 different sizes.

• NEW Stripology Quilting Case (affiliate link): https://gequiltdesigns.com/products/stripology-quilting-case?_pos=1&_sid=73f0601d2&_ss=r&sca_ref=5943767.FxvcVGyPau

• Stripology Books (affiliate link): https://gequiltdesigns.com/collections/books-on-sale?sca_ref=5943767.FxvcVGyPau&sca_source=Stripology

• Stripology Rulers (affiliate link): https://gequiltdesigns.com/collections/stripology-rulers ...

In this episode Vanessa is kicking off the January 2025 Sew Along with the Jalie Charlie Bomber Jacket! All the details for the sew along is inside the course. If you already own the course just login at https://craftygemini.com/my-account to access it (and all your Crafty Gemini Video Courses!).

Tune in for fabric selection tips and see the progress Vanessa has made on her most recent Charlie Bomber Jacket.

For those of you that already know how to sew we are kicking off a new Sew Along this month for the Jalie Charlie Bomber Jacket! Tune in ...

In this episode Vanessa chats about her new beginner sewing course called Sewing Made Simple: Clueless to Confident in 30 Days! Today is the last day to get in at the sale price. At midnight tonight the price goes up.

For those of you that already know how to sew we are kicking off a new Sew Along this month for the Jalie Charlie Bomber Jacket! Tune in to get all the details and make sure you’re on the email list so you don’t miss out on the fabric sale and the sew along details. If you are ...

In this episode Vanessa will unbox the SewHungryHippie Holiday Box and see what’s included! There are a limited number of these boxes to go around and my friend Natalie sent me one! As a bagmaker we can always use more supplies so join Vanessa for the big reveal.

• Order the Holiday Box from SewHungryHippie: https://sewhungryhippie.com/products/holiday-box

• New to sewing or know someone who is? Encourage them to sign up for our Beginner Sewing E-mail List and we’ll send our beginner sewing tips & tutorials PDF guide for free: https://craftygemini.myflodesk.com/beginner

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Are you teaching a new sewist how to get started with sewing? Or are you gifting a loved one a machine this holiday season?

In this episode Vanessa will share some must-have beginner sewing supplies and share some tips for getting started. If you know of someone who wants to learn how to sew you can bundle up some beginner supplies and gift them that for the holidays, too!

Here are some great must-have beginner sewing tools:

• 5″ x 10″ Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/
• KAI 8.5″ Scissors: https://craftygemini.com/shop/kai/
• Sewing Machine needles: https://craftygemini ...

If you’re looking for last minute gifts or need to keep your neck warm from frigid temps this is the project for you!

In this episode Vanessa will teach you how to make a quick and stylish neck warmer using just fleece fabric and thread. It’s so easy any beginner can make one and it’s a great scrap buster, too!

Want to get right to the project with a step-by-step tutorial? Watch this version: https://youtu.be/rJA8H4aWs28?si=NpW-fNUcf4t3ufaW

If you have a sewing machine with zigzag capabilities and you’ve never sewn with stretch knit ...

Join us for this episode where Vanessa will go over what fabrics and sewing supplies she will have for sale this Black Friday! The sale may even start a little sooner so you don’t want to miss out because everything will be whiles supplies last!

The sale will include fabric, thread, sewing courses, rulers and even discounted club memberships! You don’t want to miss it!

• Shop the SALE here: https://craftygemini.com/product-category/featured/

Sign up for the Crafty Gemini Newsletter to receive reminders about future sales: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

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Join us for this episode where Vanessa is trying out the NEW HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2-Digit and giving you her take on it. She’ll put it to the test for pressing fabrics, fabric + interfacing and even heat transfer vinyl for t-shirt craft projects! Let’s try it out together and see if it fits your needs for a new heat press!

• HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2-Digit (affiliate link): http://shrsl.com/4r1ib

* USE COUPON CODE “Gemini60” at checkout for $60 OFF!*

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• Order your own DTF Ninja Transfers here (affiliate link): https://ninjatransfers.com/craftygemini

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